used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
in addition
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
Cecil's
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From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
collaredverbUS /ˈkɑːlərd/
past form of “collar” — take into custody
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
FattyadjectiveUS /ˈfæti/
containing or composed of fat
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
Fatty's
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From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
Graussman
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From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
death of a person
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
the state of being honored
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
in motion
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
negatived
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From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
up to a particular time
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
UrgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Pilot also was as usual full of objections, but these were overruled, and the Cecil’s Mutual Help Society started on its brief, but bright, career.
Von
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From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This proposal was unanimously carried, as Fatty was not present to decline the honour, and the meeting adjourned till the following evening in Fatty’s rooms.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meanwhile the objects of the Club were explained to the other three in moving terms, and they promised their adherence.
which person or people
From this reading A proposal by Fatty, who does not play cards, to exclude Bridge from the list of Urgent Circumstances was negatived by seven to one.
belonging to which person
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Von Graussman, whose father is a great Austrian financier, had grave doubts about the scheme, and wrote to his people for advice; meanwhile however, we collared his subscription, and he became, however unwillingly, a member.
